Compressed Bamboo Flooring Vs Engineered Compressed Bamboo Flooring

The Engineered compressed bamboo flooring is also known as Bamwood by another Bamboo Supplier in Perth. On the contrary to what some other flooring companies may say, we only sell the engineered board because it is the best or vice versa. We know these claims couldn`t be further from the truth.

So let me set you straight.....

Simply Bamboo is the only company in Perth who imports both boards.

Both boards are ideal for the Australian climate providing they have been manufactured to a quality standard and the moisture content has been tested accordingly to meet the environmental requirements of the country it is being exported too. Australia unlike the US or Europe for that matter has different moisture requirements compared to other parts of the world.

As we import both style of boards, being the engineered and solid compressed, both are tested to ensure they have acceptable levels of moisture being between 8 -10% before they are even imported to us in Australia.

The solid compressed board is exported worldwide and it is also very popular with countries like the US, Canada, parts of Europe and the UK.

The Engineered Compressed board is structurally a very strong board and is the strongest of the 2 options. The cross section layer is designed to keep the board flat and withstand moisture better. However if the subfloor is not treated with a barrier/primer and there is a issue with the moisture this board will eventually cup the same as the solid if exposed to high levels of moisture from the substrate.

We have found in our past experience being a pioneer in the industry that the 115mm wide Solid Compressed board has had no major problems with cupping as long as the correct moisture barrier application is used. However we have found that if the solid board is wider ie 130mm to 140mm there is a problem with cupping, even if a moisture barrier is used. It is the same as timber the wider you go the board are more prone to cupping. Thus is why the wider engineered board is manufactured with the cross section, giving the board extra strength to resist cupping.

Engineered Compressed Bamboosolid compressed bamboo


Comments (11)

Said this on 7-15-2011 At 12:35 pm

Hi Marcus,

Bamboo flooring are very essential for our home decor.

Although, Engineered Compressed flooring is more durable and good looking.

thanks for sharing.

Said this on 7-22-2011 At 08:22 am

We've just put bamboo flooring in our apartment and totally love it!

Said this on 7-25-2011 At 06:45 pm

Both of these look great - what would you recommend for a home on the west coast of the United States? We're looking to re-do our floors at my place and this looks right up our alley!

Thanks :) -Ellie

Said this on 8-12-2011 At 05:08 am

What is the price different in between both products and which one is last longer ?

Natural bamboo flooring sure will helps public to save the environment.

Said this on 8-20-2011 At 05:18 pm

I really love it, it's shame that I couldn't use it in my bathroom !

Said this on 10-25-2011 At 10:02 pm

Can't wait for bamboo to save the world.

Said this on 12-6-2011 At 10:49 am

There are so many bamboo flooring tips, which can help me. I think bamboo flooring is very attractive and nice.

Said this on 12-13-2011 At 04:43 pm

Bamboo floors seems like a very good deal! I love the idea! Thanks a lot

Said this on 1-16-2012 At 10:11 am

Both types of flooring are essential for home decor. I think though engineered compressed flooring is more durable and good looking. Thanks for sharing.

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Said this on 3-3-2012 At 02:11 pm

i don't really understand this page, it doesnt' really state whether one is better than the other just the very basic difference between the two (that being that one has a cross layer and one does not). What are the for and against for each, why purchase one and not the other? Does the laminate compromise the board - laminate I've always been lead to believe is not strong or durable. I doubt the purpose of this page. 

Said this on 3-19-2012 At 01:35 pm

Great piece of information here on this website. Keep up the good work.

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